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GL53HJZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HJZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,720 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,746 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,765 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,918 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024 24 Jun 20263 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,658 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,658 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022 24 Jun 202612 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,440 MI
24 Jun 202615 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,026 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,981 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,396 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,017 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018 24 Jun 202613 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,531 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,531 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,810 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016 24 Jun 202625 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,761 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,657 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,402 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,263 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202627 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,019 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,965 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,625 MI
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GL53HJZ was registered on 2003-11-29
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